The Isle of Lost Ships
“See a floating island of derelicts- men and ships- ghost vessels of countless fleets, locked together in a mass of seaweed.”
Synopsis
The Isle of Lost Ships is a 1929 talking film released in an alternative silent version with a Vitaphone track of effects and music. It was produced by Richard A. Rowland and distributed by Warner Bros..
Top Cast
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Jason Robards Sr.
Frank Howard
Virginia Valli
Dorothy Whitlock / Renwick
Clarissa Selwynne
Aunt Emma / Mrs. Renwick
Noah Beery
Captain Peter Forbes
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Jackson
Harry Cording
Gallagher
Margaret Fielding
Mrs. Gallagher
Kathrin Clare Ward
Mother Joyce / Burke
Robert Homans
Mr. Burke
Jack Ackroyd
Harry
Sam Baker
Native Tribeman
Ginger Connolly
Little Boy (uncredited)
George F. Marion
Old Sea Captain (uncredited)
Gus Saville
New Englander (uncredited)
Garry Watson
Little Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Willat
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Title
- The Isle of Lost Ships
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Willat
Fred Myton, Crittenden Marriott
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Willat
Director
Fred Myton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Isle of Lost Ships.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Isle of Lost Ships
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Isle of Lost Ships about?
The Isle of Lost Ships is a 1929 talking film released in an alternative silent version with a Vitaphone track of effects and music. It was produced by Richard A. Rowland and distributed by Warner Bros..
Who directed The Isle of Lost Ships?
The Isle of Lost Ships was directed by Irvin Willat.
Who stars in The Isle of Lost Ships?
The principal cast of The Isle of Lost Ships includes Jason Robards Sr., Virginia Valli, Clarissa Selwynne, Noah Beery, Robert Emmett O'Connor.
When was The Isle of Lost Ships released and how long is it?
The Isle of Lost Ships was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is The Isle of Lost Ships based on a book or true story?
The Isle of Lost Ships is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Crittenden Marriott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Isle of Lost Ships?
The Isle of Lost Ships holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).